Admission

You are only a few quick steps away from becoming a Barton Cougar! The Admissions process is quick, easy and free, and better yet, the Admissions staff are here to help you through every step of the way!

Degrees & Programs

At Barton, you can achieve your educational and career goals in no time! Barton offers both transfer programs designed to easily transfer to a four year college and many career program options to put you on a faster track to employment.

Student Services

Barton offers a wide variety of Student Services dedicated to assisting students in maximizing their educational opportunities by supplementing their instructional programming. Our services are designed to directly enhance student learning.

Community

Taxpayers, stakeholders and community members will find a wealth of helpful information in this section of our website. Barton serves our students well, but our offerings and resources available to the community also are extensive.

About Barton

Barton County Community College was formed July 15, 1965, through an election by the people of Barton County, Kansas. The college has several campuses to serve students, as well as many resources available to members of the community.

Academic Programs General Studies

An Associate in General Studies is a great way to get started on your college career. Whether you’re looking for affordable classes, need a flexible schedule, or you haven’t picked a concentration or major and want to transfer to a university, Barton is a great option.

Our degree is available in-person or completely online, and classes are offered in 4, 6, 8, and 16 week sessions via BARTonline.org

Curriculum

Barton Community College's general studies curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation of core general education subjects like communications, math and science, humanities, and social sciences.

To earn your Associate in General Studies, you’ll need a total of 64 credit hours, which includes core classes plus electives.

Students Preparing to Transfer

For students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university and complete a bachelor's degree, electives must meet the requirements of your transferring institution. Students should coordinate with their academic advisor to learn more about transferring credits.